Instant Replay: Former Utah DB Julian Blackmon Sings Disney Lullaby To Newborn Daughter

Apr 15, 2021, 11:11 AM

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Julian Blackmon #32 of the Indianapolis Colts watches from the sideline during a game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium on November 12, 2020 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Frederick Breedon/Getty Images)

(Photo by Frederick Breedon/Getty Images)

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Former Utah Utes and current Indianapolis Colts safety Julian Blackmon melted the hearts of thousands of people on the internet with a social media post of him singing a lullaby to his newborn daughter.

Blackmon announced the birth of his daughter, Zella, on April 7.

A few days later, a video of Blackmon singing Phil Collins’ song “You’ll Be In My Heart” from the movie Tarzan was posted to the TikTok account of Blackmon and his partner.

The lullaby video has gone viral online since it was posted.

@zoandjbhe learned this specific Disney song for her and sings to her every night… my ovaries are screaming🥺♬ original sound – ZoandJulian

“MY BEAUTIFUL BABY GIRL DADDY LOVES YOU. HAPPY BIRTHDAY ZELLA LOVE,” Blackmon posted when first sharing the news of his daughter’s birth.

About Julian Blackmon

He was first selected out of Utah by the Colts during the third round of the 2020 NFL Draft.

After suffering a season-ending injury in his final college game, the Colts planned to slowly bring Blackmon back from the injury. Due to other injuries in Indianapolis’ secondary, the former Ute was thrust into action early in the season and quickly became a standout player. He finished the year as a starter for the Colts and a key piece to the team’s young core.

During his first season, Blackmon helped Indianapolis to an 11-5 record and a postseason berth.

Blackmon finished the year with 42 total tackles, 35 solo tackles, one forced fumble, two interceptions, and six pass breakups in 15 games.

Kyle Ireland is a Locals in the NFL Insider for sports.ksl.com and host of the Yards After College Podcast. Follow him on Twitter (@kyleireland) and Instagram (@kyleirelandksl).

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Instant Replay: Former Utah DB Julian Blackmon Sings Disney Lullaby To Newborn Daughter